Tetanus Infection: Symptoms, Causes, And Treatment
Rationale for giving Mary a tetanus booster.
What is the organism that causes tetanus and why is it of concern in this situation?
The organism that causes tetanus is Clostridium tetani. This bacterium can infect through a wound or cut that has been contaminated with soil or manure. In Mary’s case, the wound was contaminated with dirt and at age 50years, the likelihood of the tetanus antibodies being reduced is high.
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